Location: Houston, TX (100% Onsite Northwest Houston)
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract (1+ Year)
Compensation: $110 $124 per hour
We are seeking a Network Security Engineer with strong expertise in cybersecurity, cloud security, SDLC environments, and large-scale enterprise infrastructure. This position will work hands-on with security architecture, cloud security posture, identity management, network protection, and compliance enforcement across hybrid cloud and big data environments.
The engineer will support cross-functional teams-including Security & Compliance, Big Data, Infrastructure, Applications, and Cloud Operations-to ensure the secure design, implementation, and management of enterprise cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities Network & Cloud Security EngineeringImplement, manage, and secure cloud network environments (Azure, AWS) including VPCs, firewalls, WAF, routing, and secure connectivity.
Oversee and enhance network security architecture , ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Configure and maintain network-level IAM integrations , secure access controls, MFA, and identity governance tools.
Implement encryption , secure key management, data protection strategies, and defense-in-depth across cloud and on-prem systems.
Support migration of on-premise environments to cloud data platforms , ensuring secure connectivity and data flow.
Ensure all network/security implementations adhere to industry security frameworks and internal security policies.
Support risk assessments, threat modeling, and mitigation planning.
Implement controls aligned to: NIST, CIS Benchmarks, cloud shared responsibility models, and security best practices.
Evaluate network and cloud architectures for compliance and propose remediation strategies.
Integrate security throughout the SDLC including design review, secure configuration, secure deployment, and testing.
Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security guardrails across infrastructure, data pipelines, and application deployments.
Troubleshoot network, cloud connectivity, IAM, encryption, and security configuration issues across the enterprise.
Work closely with architects, cloud teams, security analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure secure solutions.
Provide technical guidance on network and cloud security risks, priorities, and recommended controls.
Prepare technical documentation, diagrams, and security configuration standards.
7+ years of experience in network security engineering or enterprise cybersecurity.
Strong experience securing Azure and AWS cloud environments .
Strong understanding of:
Network security
Firewalls, routing, segmentation
VPN, tunneling, secure connectivity
IAM, authentication, authorization
Encryption, key management
Data protection & cloud architecture
Risk management, threat modeling, defense-in-depth
Understanding of SDLC, DevOps, cloud-native development , and how security integrates with each.
Experience implementing or adhering to security standards and frameworks .
Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple teams and projects.
Security Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, Security+
Project management familiarity (PMP or equivalent)
Experience with cloud transformation or cloud data platform migrations.
Experience with Monday.com or similar workflow tools.
Securing cloud environments and network configurations across multiple teams.
Reviewing and improving network and cloud security posture.
Troubleshooting and resolving security-related issues.
Ensuring compliance with standards, policies, and architecture requirements.
Supporting ongoing cloud transformation and security governance initiatives.
30-minute phone screen
1-hour on-site panel interview with PMO, IT leadership, and business stakeholders
100% onsite in Northwest Houston
40-hour work weeks
Long-term opportunity with significant impact on enterprise cloud and security strategy
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